Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Chris Marr
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5667 2007–08 |
Small business tax reliefAnnually, beginning in calendar year 2007, the small business credit must be increased by the fiscal growth factor for the fiscal year that ends June 30th of the prior calendar year. Increases are rounded to the nearest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5681 2007–08 |
Toll projectsFor transportation projects which have 80 percent of the cost of the project recovered through tolls, sales and use tax on the construction portion of the project shall be transferred to the tolling account of the project.... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5729 2007–08 |
Public health fundingLocal Public Health Financing Account: The Local Public Health Financing Account (Account) is created in the State Treasury. The Account is funded by redirecting the portion of cigarette taxes sent to the General Fund. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5750 2007–08 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesNeurodevelopmental therapies are a covered benefit for children 18 and under, for large group policies, including the policy for state employees. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5769 2007–08 |
Early learning & child careRequires the department of community, trade, and economic development to implement an early learning and child care grant program specifically for programs located on campuses of institutions of higher education as defined in... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5782 2007–08 |
Child care programsThe grant program is replaced. The HECB and SBCTC must award child care grants to state institutions of higher education. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5784 2007–08 |
College materialsRetail sales or use taxes do not apply to required college instructional materials sold by bookstores affiliated with an institution of higher education in the state if the materials are sold to enrolled students. The... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5813 2007–08 |
Math and science educationCreates a mathematics and science instructional coach demonstration project. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5814 2007–08 |
Educational opportunitiesMathematics, science, and technology at the student, teacher, school, district, and state superintendent levels are addressed. Middle schools that receive approval by OSPI to provide career and technical education directly to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5817 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against childAny sex offense committed against a child under the age of 18 may be prosecuted at any time after commission. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5824 2007–08 |
Studded tiresFinds that substantial pavement damage is caused by studded tire use. Wisconsin and Minnesota are among the states that have prohibited the use of studded tires for this reason. Therefore, to offset pavement maintenance and... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5886 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5904 2007–08 |
Boarding homesProvides that, beginning on July 1, 2007, the rates of payment for boarding home medicaid contracted services under chapter 74.39A RCW shall be established by the department using the "home and community rates model,"... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5913 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires policies that provide for a supply of housing within the regional housing market sufficient to accommodate employment growth and demand for all types of residential living, including part-time, retirement, and second homes. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5914 2007–08 |
Growth managementRequires countywide planning policies to establish performance measures that regularly review progress towards accommodating the twenty-year population and employment growth projections. Defines "performance measures" and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5943 2007–08 |
High poverty school districtStarting with the 2007-08 school year, a new allocation will be established to provide additional funding to school districts in high poverty areas. A school district is eligible for an additional allocation if, in the October... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5947 2007–08 |
Tax on employee tipsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5968 2007–08 |
Lemon law coverageThe lemon law applies to vehicles purchased or leased in Washington regardless of what state the vehicle is initially registered in. The three dollar lemon law arbitration fee that is collected by vehicle dealers and lessors... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5969 2007–08 |
Civic education travel grantCreates the Civic Education Travel Grant program to assist with travel costs for students participating in civic education competitions or events. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6039 2007–08 |
U of W law school loanFunds from the state General Fund are appropriated to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program Endowment Fund (Endowment Fund) at the University of Washington School of Law. The law school is required to report to the Legislature... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6046 2007–08 |
Electric utilitiesAuthorizing Emissions Plans: A municipal utility or public utility district (PUD) may develop a plan to reduce its GHG emissions, including a plan to achieve no-net emissions from all GHG sources it owns, leases, uses,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6054 2007–08 |
Tax expenditure reportsDeclares that the governor is requested to review the report from the department of revenue and prepare a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents under RCW 43.88.030. The tax expenditure report must... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6057 2007–08 |
Safety in state hospitalsFinds that the continuing number of assaults in state hospitals have made conditions for both patients and staff unacceptable. The legislature further finds that appropriate nurse staffing levels will result in improved... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6065 2007–08 |
Public school art programsWhen lottery revenues cease to be distributed for debt services on the baseball stadium bonds, that portion of lottery revenues will be deposited in the School Art Restoration Program Account, which is created in the State Treasury. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6096 2007–08 |
Purple Heart license plateProvides Purple Heart special license plates free of charge to qualified veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |